GraSsRo0ts311
Newbie
So basically the cover is not enough? I should always put the MES away when not in use. Ugh so frustrating to not have a garage.
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dalber
Fire Starter
My MES30 stayed out all winter in upstate NY with the Masterbuilt cover only and I had no trouble with it. If I know it is going to rain and I'll be smoking, I put up a canopy.
I will be looking into the cover that johnmeyer posted. The Masterbuilt one is cheaply made and I want something sturdier.
GraSsRo0ts311
Newbie
Awesome
Thanks guys, also I plan on unboxing the MES today so what is the best way for me to “season” the unit? I think the directions say to turn it to 275 for 3 hours and add chips the last 45 minutes. Is that all I need to do?
Mike
Thanks guys, also I plan on unboxing the MES today so what is the best way for me to “season” the unit? I think the directions say to turn it to 275 for 3 hours and add chips the last 45 minutes. Is that all I need to do?
Mike
johnmeyer
Master of the Pit
Yes.
GraSsRo0ts311
Newbie
Hey guys so I did my first smoke
On my new MES 40. Mixed results. Did 1 rack of baby back ribs for me and my wife. Did the 2-2-1 method with Jeff’s rub however before I used the chip loader instead of the AMNPS, which is on the way as we speak. So anyways I had my maverick thermometer hanging inside from the top vent to try and monitor temp inside. The temp reading on the MES was reading about 20-30 degrees lower the. WhT the maverick was reading. So not sure what is going on there, is this normal? Therefore in order for me to try to get as close to 225 on the maverick I had to set the MES to about 194-195. So despite that whole issue the ribs came off at 2 hours wrapped with some butter apple cider vinegar and a little more rub. Back on for 1 hour later (no sauce). In the end I think they had a good flavor good amount of smoke taste but there were some ribs that were a little drier than others. Not sure how to fix this or if I maybe pulled too early? Any advice comments would be much appreciated. Thanks guys
Mike~
On my new MES 40. Mixed results. Did 1 rack of baby back ribs for me and my wife. Did the 2-2-1 method with Jeff’s rub however before I used the chip loader instead of the AMNPS, which is on the way as we speak. So anyways I had my maverick thermometer hanging inside from the top vent to try and monitor temp inside. The temp reading on the MES was reading about 20-30 degrees lower the. WhT the maverick was reading. So not sure what is going on there, is this normal? Therefore in order for me to try to get as close to 225 on the maverick I had to set the MES to about 194-195. So despite that whole issue the ribs came off at 2 hours wrapped with some butter apple cider vinegar and a little more rub. Back on for 1 hour later (no sauce). In the end I think they had a good flavor good amount of smoke taste but there were some ribs that were a little drier than others. Not sure how to fix this or if I maybe pulled too early? Any advice comments would be much appreciated. Thanks guys
Mike~
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